About this opportunity
Gentiva lists this Social Worker MSW - Heartland Home Health opportunity in midland, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PRN/Flex Social Worker (MSW)
Empower Families. Navigate Care. Transform Home Health Journeys.
Heartland Home Health is seeking a PRN/FLEX Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and their loved ones. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps individuals navigate serious illness, life transitions, and the complexity of home-based care.
Are you a compassionate, clinically grounded professional who brings empathy and clarity to life's most challenging moments? At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe that healing starts with human connection—and our social workers are at the heart of that mission.
Master's Level Social Worker (MSW)
Licensure - Michigan
Schedule - PRN/FLEX
401k - with match
What You'll Do as a Home Health Social Worker (MSW):
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop care goals aligned with the individualized Plan of Care.
Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to patients and caregivers.
Educate families on available community resources, advance directives, care planning, and coping strategies.
Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Provide support and guidance through serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.
Communicate changes in patient or family condition that may impact care planning, safety, or psychosocial well-being.
Document all services and interventions thoroughly, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
Advocate for the dignity and rights of patients and families, while offering sensitivity, respect, and culturally competent care.
About You
Qualifications – What You'll Bring:
Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Licensure as required by the state of practice
At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or home health/hospice setting
Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death, and the ability to provide support during times of high emotional need
Knowledge of hospice and home health care services, including community resources, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and care coordination
Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
Emotional resilience and empathy—able to support others while maintaining personal well-being
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
Experience in home health or hospice social work
EMR documentation (HomeCare HomeBase or similar system)
Bereavement support, grief counseling, or crisis intervention
Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a clinical setting
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply now to join our Home Health team as a Social Worker and make a difference—one family, one home, one heart at a time.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
Location
Heartland Home Health
Our Company
At Heartland Home Health, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
Home health care: Heartland Home Health
Advanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
Worksite address
midland, MI, 48640, US
Who can apply
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